USDA Central Oregon Hay 08/15 11:10
08/15/2025 | 11:10 am CDT USDA Central Oregon Hay 08/15 11:10
AMS_3057
Oregon Direct Hay Report
Released on August 15, 2025
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 08/15/2025
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(07/28/2025)
Bales:
Hay 7680 50
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Total 7680 50
Tons:
Hay 9610 11570 1666
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Total 9610 11570 1666
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Compared to the last report, demand for hay all over Oregon is slow to
moderate.
Some producers are saying they are waiting to sell until prices get
settled or get higher but others are saying they aren't getting any offers
and movement has been slow.
According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, there is abnormally dry to severe dry soil conditions
all over Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service website, Precipitation has
been far lower than normal for this time of year and temperatures have
been a little higher than normal.
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality
Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good
9-13
Fair 5-9
Low Under 5
Alfalfa
Quality Guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ **TDN-10.
**TDN calculated using the Western formula.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many
factors can affect feeding
value.
Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%).
Guidelines are to be used with visual
appearance and intent of sale (usage).
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Crook/Deschutes/Jefferson/Wasco Counties
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Hay Conventional
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Orchard Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 10 300.0 300 F.O.B.-
Stables
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Eastern Oregon
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 800 150.0 150 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
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Harney County
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Hay Conventional
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Triticale Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1000 90.0 90 F.O.B.-
Farm/Ranch
Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 4000 200.0 200 F.O.B.-
Export
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Klamath Basin
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Supreme Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 512 11.0 11 F.O.B.
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 500 135.0 135 F.O.B.
Orchard Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 1536 14.0 14 F.O.B.
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 2048 13.0 13 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Small Square 3 Tie 3584 17.0 17 F.O.B.
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Lake County
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 2000 200.0 200 F.O.B.- 1st Cut
Export
Barley Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 100 110.0 110 F.O.B.
Timothy Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Square 3x4 1200 225.0 225 F.O.B. 1st Cut
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